Spending a day at Project Independence
An Eldercare Snapshot
Our business is caring
6:30 a.m. Sylvia, RN, opens the center. Irene W. calls to talk with Sylvia about her father's rough night. "Can you see if he'll take a long nap today?"
7:15 a.m. Emma, 84, arrives with her daughter who has to be at work early this morning. Breakfast begins. "I brought you a new supply of Mom's pills."
8:30 a.m. Eight participants enjoy breakfast. Family members have chatted with staff and left for their day at work or home. Amy and Sally, 96, discuss an article in the Addison Independent.
9:30 a.m. Our vans have returned, and 65 men and women from all over Addison County, as well as Charlotte and Sudbury, settle in for good food and company.
10:00 a.m. Joanne, Director, greets visitors from northern Vermont who want a tour and consultation on opening an adult day care center.
11 a.m. Hans, 83, is enjoying a shower. Dorothy 86 is having her blood drawn. Betsy, 92 is walking outdoors with a volunteer. Harry, 61, is playing cribbage. Josie, 84, is reading the New York Times. Tom, 89, is enjoying a visit from his daughter.
- Highschool jazz band performing in the Great Room.
- Current Events Discussion in the den.
- Golf on our outdoor putting green.
- Cooking club in the Lower Kitchen.
11:30 a.m. Nancy, social worker, meets with a family from Monkton. "How can we convince Mom that she has to accept help?"
Noon Dinner is served. Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, fresh dilled green beans, homemade rolls, and dark chocolate birthday cake. "Today we have 7 diabetic and 5 pureed diets."
1:00 p.m. "I'm calling from New Jersey. My grandmother is in Bridport and is getting confused. Can you help me?"
John, RN, talks with a doctor about an 84 year-old participant with increasing sleep problems and poor balance.
2:00 p.m. 25 participants arrive for afternoon/supper program. Vans head out to bring some morning participants home. 50 enjoy a mid-afternoon snack in the sunny dining room: Crackers, cheese, and juice.
2:30 p.m. Staff member brings Fred, 81, to Porter Hospital for an X-ray. "Can you pick up Louise at the hairdresser on your way back?"
3:00 p.m. Sam, 76, is napping. Robert, 75 is playing RUMMY. Anne, 84, is playing the piano. John, 83 is having a shave and haircut.
- After-school program is visiting in the dining room.
- Jeopardy game in the parlor.
- Poetry writing in the den.
- Wiffle Ball on the green.
4:00 p.m. Joanne, Director and Social Worker, meets with Eleanor, 85, who is depressed after the death of her husband.
5:30 p.m. The cooks have outdone themselves! Supper is served: Pacific Salmon, scalloped potatoes, honey glazed carrots, spinach, oatmeal muffins, and fresh berry salad.
6:30 p.m. Note to driver: "Don't forget to turn up Elsie's thermostat and watch her take her pill when you drop her at home tonight."
9:00 p.m. The last van returns. Everyone is home for the night.
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